Today it is called Maeda Forest Park. It is easy to find in online guidebooks, Sapporo tourism sites & Trip Advisor. But there’s no direct mention of a samurai linkage. Previously, the Maeda Family lived here. I think. Or, someone somehow connected to this family. Perhaps. A local told us about a hidden connection with this famous family of samurai who ruled much of west-central Japan from the 1500s until the mid-1800’s. Their domain was “second only to that controlled by the powerful Tokugawa

In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing reflections from my recent Mindful Movement Retreat, where a small group of incredible women physicians stepped away from their busy lives to exhale, rest, and reconnect with themselves. We jogged and walked by the beach, practiced yoga, experienced a sound bowl session and yoga nidra, and most importantly, gave ourselves permission to pause. So often we’re told to push harder, do more, and stay on the treadmill (literally and figuratively). But

Grab your Cape Town Marathon pace band here: https://shop.coachparry.com/This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Active Forever - Use FAST at checkout and get 10% off your first orderIf you have a question you'd like answered on the podcast you can submit it here: https://coachparry.com/fbf-questionAlso, while you're here, grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass if you'd like to run pain and injury-free for years to come:

Matt got flown down to Melbourne with Nike for marathon weekend - a wild few days of interviews, events, and race-day hype. The boys catch up on everything that went down, what it’s like behind the media curtain, and the biggest takeaways from chatting with some of Australia’s top athletes.Thanks for tuning in! Remember to always take your chip time

Welcome Back! The Boulder Boys Show Ep. 57 This Episode is brought to you by Intrepid Camp Gear.  https://intrepidcampgear.com/discount/BoulderBoys Code: BoulderBoys for 10% off Boulderboys.show Year Of The Boy: https://youtu.be/KsClhdWc5-8 Moi's training app: https://vert.run Matt's substack: https://substack.com/@mattdaniels480?utm_source=substack-feed-item

Send us a text Drew places 14th in the 2025 edition of Ironman Chattanooga. Crossing the line in 8 hours, 16 minutes he finished 44minutes faster than when he won the age group race in 2023. He recaps the race, including 2 crucial moments and how he navigated them to end up finishing the 4th best American across the line.

Mental Shifts and Recovery: Week 6 Training Update for Phoenix Marathon In this episode of the Mindful Miles podcast, host Jason Melvin shares his experiences and adjustments during week six of his training for the Phoenix Marathon. He discusses the mental shift he's experiencing due to his involvement with social media and content creation, as well as the importance of balancing physical recovery. Jason highlights his new recovery methods, emphasizing the value of proper sleep and hydration...

On the 30th of September 2025, Nigel Latta passed away.He was only 58.The week before, he went to see his oncologist and was given the heartbreaking news his body couldn’t take any more treatment.He arrived at the meeting optimistic but pivoted to acceptance immediately.That sums up Nigel Latta- he died the way he lived: brave, courageous, fearless, resilient, considerate.This episode was originally recorded in 2024, not long after Nigel Latta received his terminal cancer diagnosis. It is being

Ten Junk Miles Episode After the marathon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000731650573 Follow Chicago Athlete here: https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAthlete https://www.instagram.com/chicagoathlete/ https://twitter.com/ChicagoAthlete Follow Ten Junk Miles Here: Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook:

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From the weight room to 200-mile races, Derrick Baker is built different. A 12-time 100-mile finisher and 2-time 200-mile finisher from North Mississippi, Derrick embodies discipline, humility, and purpose. Once a 250-pound powerlifter, he discovered ultra running after seeing David Goggins on YouTube — and never looked back. In this episode, we dive into how Derrick blends bodybuilding with high-mileage training, how he stays grounded in the grind, and how he finds light in the darkest momen...

Hit the wall early in your last hot marathon? We're bringing in a pro to ensure that never happens again!On this episode, I sit down with legendary high-performance running coach Foon Fu to dissect the single most critical adjustment for non-ideal race conditions: Pace Strategy on a Hot Marathon Day. Foon has spent two decades working with champions like Mo Farah, Sharon Lokedi, and Jake Robertson, and collaborating with top teams including Bowerman Track Club, NAZ Elite, and ZAP Fitness. He

What if you could boost your strength without ever touching a weight? We're tearing down the walls of traditional strength training for masters athletes and weaving it into your cardio routine. This episode is all about redefining how athletes over 40 can strengthen their bodies during the winter months by blending strength exercises with aerobic activities. It’s about precision, recovery, and using the cold season to lay a robust foundation that will sustain your fitness and endurance when the heat

Grab your Cape Town Pace Band here: https://shop.coachparry.com/Resources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-MasterclassThis episode of Up is raw, emotional, and downright inspiring. Brad sits down with Richard Laskey, better known to many as “the guy in the cow suit” at the Comrades Marathon. But behind the costume is a story of unimaginable loss, resilience, recovery, and purpose. From

Episode 8 - Why not start with a focus, couch to 5k. I give a guide line or 10 week plan for a beginner looking to start running. Once achieved we can work on continuing and not letting the 5k to couch happen. A great way to start and get moving. Hopefully this with lead to a snowball effort.

Julia Paternain was THE name after the World Championships in Tokyo. Not a lot of people in the running world had any relationship to her name before this fall, but after her bronze medal in the marathon distance, most people now know her name.Julia is a marathon runner from Uruguay, who started running later than a lot of other runners, and did a lot of sports from a young age. In this episode she gives us an insight into what her training looks like and how she became number three in the world

After a six-month break Running through parenthood is back.I catch you up with what been happening since March including two half marathons lessons learned and the ups and downs of balancing training, parenting and life.

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Training talks leading up to the Cocodona 250 , Tunnel Hill 100, and, Arkansas Traveler 100. We talk about training and topics of the day #cocodona #running #fitness #bodybuilding #tunnelhill100 #arkansastraveler #chat #exercise